Headliner replacement
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
Headliner replacement
I just ordered a replacement headliner from Ecklers for my 89. I'd like to do the job myself but can't find anything on how to remove the old/replace with the new. I assume it's held in place with clips of some kind, but I need a tutorial. ;-) Any help will be appreciated!
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From: Plano TX
I did the same job a few years back. This should guide you in the right direction:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...r-removal.html
Just shout it you need more help.
Chris
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1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary #1941/2050
1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am #760 (1982 miles)
1986 Pontiac Fiero GT (5-speed)
1983 Delorean DMC-12
1986 Toyota Supra MKII
1987 Toyota MR2 (5-speed/t-top)
1986 Mustang SVO
2006 Pontiac GTO (wife's car!)
1985 Kawasaki Eliminator ZL900
"yeah, I'm stuck in the '80s!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...r-removal.html
Just shout it you need more help.
Chris
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1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary #1941/2050
1989 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am #760 (1982 miles)
1986 Pontiac Fiero GT (5-speed)
1983 Delorean DMC-12
1986 Toyota Supra MKII
1987 Toyota MR2 (5-speed/t-top)
1986 Mustang SVO
2006 Pontiac GTO (wife's car!)
1985 Kawasaki Eliminator ZL900
"yeah, I'm stuck in the '80s!
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the foam based fabric is glued to the top, dont see how velcro would work, just did this last week....read that other post, seems there's a couple of versions of c4 headliner.
Last edited by oldalaskaman; Jun 20, 2011 at 02:46 PM.
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If I remember correctly, the board kinda snaps in place into the top, even without anything holding it place. But I didn't want to chance it driving and the board falling down. So the velcro seemed ideal. Obviously you can glue it if you prefer.
Now you WILL have to glue the fabric to the board, but once done with that, the board (w/ fabric on one one side) simple velcros into the top!
Once you get started, it will make much more sense.
As for how long it will last - I did mine in early 2007 I believe, and as of yesterday, it's still holding up!
Chris
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Yep. So instead of gluing it back, I just put pieces of velcro on the back of the board and in the top (so if I ever have to do it again, I don't have to pry the cardboad off the top again).
If I remember correctly, the board kinda snaps in place into the top, even without anything holding it place. But I didn't want to chance it driving and the board falling down. So the velcro seemed ideal. Obviously you can glue it if you prefer.
Now you WILL have to glue the fabric to the board, but once done with that, the board (w/ fabric on one one side) simple velcros into the top!
Once you get started, it will make much more sense.
As for how long it will last - I did mine in early 2007 I believe, and as of yesterday, it's still holding up!
Chris
If I remember correctly, the board kinda snaps in place into the top, even without anything holding it place. But I didn't want to chance it driving and the board falling down. So the velcro seemed ideal. Obviously you can glue it if you prefer.
Now you WILL have to glue the fabric to the board, but once done with that, the board (w/ fabric on one one side) simple velcros into the top!
Once you get started, it will make much more sense.
As for how long it will last - I did mine in early 2007 I believe, and as of yesterday, it's still holding up!
Chris
